Adding DNS Records and Templates

Sometimes, adding DNS records can be confusing, especially with so many options for using your domain name out there. To make the process a little easier, many domain registrars offer pre-made DNS templates. You may find templates for popular website builders and email providers, including GitHub Pages, Google Workspace, Office 365, Shopify, Squarespace, Tumblr, Weebly, WordPress.com, and more.

To Add a DNS Template

1. Log in to your domain registrar account.
2. Navigate to your domains list.
3. Click the domain name you want to add the DNS records to.
4. Click Manage DNS Records.
5. Look for a DNS Templates button or section.
6. Select the template you want from the drop-down menu and click Update DNS records.

Note: Some templates will ask you to enter extra information, like the subdomain or verification key. You will need to get this information from your hosting or email provider.

To Add a DNS Record Manually

1. Log in to your domain registrar account.
2. Navigate to your domains list.
3. Click the domain name you want to add the DNS records to.
4. Click Manage DNS Records.
5. Select the record type from the Type drop-down menu (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.).
6. Enter the Host value (if applicable).
7. Enter the Answer value (the destination IP address, domain, or text value).
8. Set the TTL (Time to Live) — 300 seconds is the default.
9. Click Add Record.

Important Notes

• To manage DNS records through your registrar, your domain must be using your registrar’s nameservers. If you are using custom nameservers (pointing to a third-party DNS provider), you will need to manage DNS records through that provider instead.
• If you see a warning that your domain is not using default nameservers, you will need to update your nameservers before DNS records or templates will work.
• DNS changes can take up to 24–48 hours to fully propagate across the internet.